October Celebration Planned for Dog Park

The exact date of the Crescenta Valley Dog Park opening is unknown, however, a dedication ceremony will happen Oct. 19.

Report: Caltrans Passed Up $22 Million in 710 Rental Income

The report, requested by Assemblymember Anthony Portantino, states that tenants' rents are on average 43 percent below market rate.

U.S. Forest Service to Allow Night Flights

The U.S. Forest Service will begin training and retrofitting helicopters necessary to fight wildfires at night in Southern California.

Mars Curiosity Team Hosts Live Q&A on Reddit

See what questions Reddit fans have for the JPL Mars Curiosity team. Ask your own!

Schiff: America Won Gold in Science by Landing Curiosity

Rep. Adam Schiff argues in a Washington Post editorial that although the rover Curiosity landed on Mars, back on Earth, funding for the space program is still at risk.

GUSD Rejects $2 Million Claim From Drew Ferraro's Family

The parents of Drew Ferraro, a 15-year-old CVHS student who committed suicide on campus, could begin a lawsuit with Glendale Unified School District.

Glendale City Council Could Restrict Smoking Inside Apartments

City Council will consider several options for banning indoor smoking inside Glendale apartments.

Listen to Obama's Phone Call to JPL Mars Team (Video)

Check out the morning's video from Jet Propulsion Laboratory where President Barack Obama phones in to praise the Curiosity Mars rover team for its "mind boggling'' accomplishment last week.

Gatto Appointed Chair of Appropriations Committee

Mike Gatto was appointed chair of the California Assembly Appropriations Committee, which considers fiscal bills, including bonds and alternative public financing. Gatto is the incumbent for the 43rd Assembly District in the November 2012 elections.

Poll: Is Paul Ryan the Right Running Mate for Romney?

The press releases and tweets have been flying since the announcement Saturday morning.

Photo: Mars Rover Curiosity Takes 'Self Portrait'

The Mars Rover Curiosity turned its camera on itself in this image showing the surface of the red planet.

City Manager Pays Off Debt to Monrovia

Scott Ochoa owed roughly $275,000 with 5 percent annual interest as a second mortgage to help him relocate to the city.

JPL Mohawk Scientist Becomes Internet Meme

As the world watched JPL's team of scientists during the nail-biting landing of Curiosity, an Internet meme rocketed. Meet Bobak Ferdowsi, the flight director for Curiosity.

EPA Drilling for Contaminent Could Cost $27 Million

The Environmental Protection Agency drilled its first hole about 250 feet below ground in Burbank last week. Reports indicate the hexavalent chromium removal process could cost up to $27 million over 20 years.

Check Out These Hilarious Curiosity Photos

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has a series of Flickr photos featuring babies and even a cat posing with Curiosity.

Teacher Union Reaches Unpaid Furlough Day Decision

The Glendale Teachers Association reached an agreement with the district to push back five unpaid furlough days.

Schiff, Dreier Congratulate JPL on Landing Mars Curiosity Rover

The Curiosity rover landed on Mars late Sunday night, making it the largest rover ever sent to Mars, while carrying the most advanced scientific equipment to be used on the planet's surface.

Curiosity Begins Mars Exploration

The rover's primary mission Monday will be to raise its high-gain antenna, which will enable better communication with JPL scientists.

JPL's Curiosity Rover Lands Successfully on Mars

The rover touched down safely on Mars shortly after 10:30 p.m. Sunday evening

Touchdown Confirmed for Mars Curiosity

Scientists screamed, weeped and cheered at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Sunday. Mars Curiosity landed about 10:31 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

Q&A: Meet a JPL Engineer Who Worked on the Mission to Mars

Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Gregory Galgana Villar III is one of the Operations Systems Engineers on the Mars Science Laboratory. Patch asked him several questions about why this mission to the red planet is historic.

How the Curiosity Rover Will Land on Mars (Photos)

Sunday is a big day for JPL as the Curiosity rover will land on Mars. NASA has produced a movie explaining how the landing will take place, but below we take you through the stages one still photo at a time.

Drayman Agrees to Pay for Condo Renovations

Former Glendale Mayor John Drayman reached a settlement Tuesday. He agreed to pay $15,000 over 15 years to settle a lawsuit from a contractor who said it was underpaid to remodel Drayman's Montrose condominium.

GWP Will Switch Water Disinfection Process in Montrose-La Crescenta

Glendale Water & Power will switch from chlorine to chloramines to disinfect water in North Glendale above Oakmont Golf Course, including Montrose and La Crescenta.

Recall: Don't Eat That Trader Joe's Chicken Salad

The SGV-based grocery store chain has recalled nearly two tons of its barbeque chicken salad because of a possible contamination of Listeria.

GUSD Cuts Spokesman Position

Budget cuts are forcing the district to eliminate the position of public information officer. Steven Frasher, who joined the district in 2011, will leave GUSD Tuesday.

Mars: Should NASA Focus on One Planet?

With Sunday's scheduled landing of the rover Curiosity - a mission that's over budget by $2.5 billion - some experts question the wisdom of focusing so much on a single planet.

Veterans Closer to Completing Two Strike War Memorial Wall

Fundraising efforts had a major boost from the Home Depot Foundation, presented by Assemblyman Mike Gatto to foothill war veterans.

LA Supervisors Move Ahead with Condom Initiative

The ballot initiative would require actors who have sex on camera to wear condoms.

See What People Are Saying: Assault Weapon Ban

Rep. Adam Schiff said Tuesday that an Assault Weapons Ban should be reinstated in light of the Colorado shooting where suspect James Holmes allegedly shot 71 people within 90 seconds using an assault rifle.

L.A. City Council Bans Medical Marijuana Storefronts

The ban has the backing of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, the City Attorney's Office, police Chief Charlie Beck and District Attorney Steve Cooley.

Supervisor Calls Term Limits Increase "Disingenuous;" Vote Delayed

The Board of Supervisors delayed action on authorizing a ballot measure that would raise the number of terms a supervisor could serve from three terms to five.

Neighbors Want School District to Move Solar Panels

Glendale Unified School District will have a community meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Mountain Avenue Elementary to discuss the current solar project. There are several meetings planned regarding the solar projects in La Crescenta.

County to Discuss Extending Term Limits for Board of Supervisors

At Tuesday's meeting, the board will discuss voting to put a measure on November's ballot to increase the number of terms a County Supervisor can serve from three to five.

President Obama Orders Flags Half-Staff Through July 25

President Barack Obama ordered all U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset on July 25 in honor of the shooting victims of the Aurora, Colo. theater massacre.

Watchdog Group Launches Petition to Protect Brown Act

Californians Aware is asking voters to sign a petition that would protect key provisions of the Brown Act, the state's open-government law.

Antonovich Replaces Glendale City Council's Ara Najarian on Metrolink Board

Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas is Najarian's replacement.

Governor Brown Signs High-Speed Rail Bill

The law, passed by the state Legislature on July 6, authorizes the state to spend $8 billion on the first phase of the rail line.

Ochoa Loan Modification Appears Dead

The city of Monrovia has had no contact with its former city manager and current Glendale City Manager Scott Ochoa since his request for a modification to his home loan was rebuffed by Monrovia City Council earlier this month, an official said.

Fate of Sales Tax Extension For Transit Funding Unclear

A 30-year extension of Measure R, a half-cent sales tax that funds transit projects in L.A., could be put toward voters in November. However, the Board of Supervisors have postponed their vote on the matter.